Employee Relations Director

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Job Description

Lead the employee relations function, focusing on workplace investigations, developing investigation frameworks, and advising leaders. You will conduct thorough investigations, design the investigations program, capture lessons learned, and ensure proper documentation. Additionally, you will partner with legal, govern ER policies, coach leaders, and build a culture of accountability.

Hard Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Employment Law, or related field
• Master's degree (MBA, MHRM) or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong focus on employee relations and workplace investigations
• Demonstrated experience independently conducting and leading complex, high-risk, and sensitive confidential investigations
• Experience in high-growth technology, aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated fast-paced environments
• Broad HR generalist foundation
• Deep knowledge of federal and California employment law
• Knowledge of international employment law is a plus
• Experience drafting legally defensible investigation reports
• Experience responding to agency charges (EEOC, DFEH/CRD)
• Experience collaborating with external employment counsel
• Proficiency with HRIS and case management tools
• Experience designing and operationalizing a workplace investigations program

Soft Requirements

• Exceptional investigative judgment and objectivity
• High degree of emotional intelligence, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality
• Executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience building or scaling an ER function in a high-growth startup or scale-up environment
• Experience in a union or labor relations environment
• Experience serving as a Title IX Coordinator or conducting Title IX investigations
• Experience developing cross-program ER processes, investigation playbooks, and manager guidance materials
• Experience leading cross-functional investigations involving Legal, Information Security, Compliance, Safety, or Security teams